Plush Penguin Crochet Pattern – Around the World
This plush penguin crochet pattern is part of my Around the World adventure! The yarn makes it a snuggly plush amigurumi project. The color combos make for endless fun!
Plush Penguin Crochet Amigurumi Pattern Notes
This plush penguin crochet pattern is extra cuddly but works up so quickly compared to “traditional” yarn. It sits about 7-9 inches tall with a simple, but cuddly, chubby body!
This is one of the patterns from our journey Around the World in The Poles- our third stop! This is a trip we are taking together- all without leaving our homes. I do love traveling, but real life gets in the way. Each continent we go to will have 3-4 (but maybe more!) patterns. Once they’re all released, we’ll head to a new stop.
I used Premier Basix Chenille for this pattern- one of my favorites! But you can sub a different yarn if you would like. Just keep in mind that different types of yarn, even if they say they are the same size, work up differently.
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Free Crochet Penguin Stuffy Pattern Materials
To get started making this free penguin crochet pattern, you’ll want to gather all your materials first.
You will need:
- 50g Premier Basix Chenille in Winter White Color
- 185g Premier Basix Chenille in Black
- 25g Premier Basix Chenille in Mustard
- Stuffing
- 18mm safety eyes
- 4.5mm crochet hook (or size that keeps stitches tight and feels comfortable)
- 4mm hook for worsted weight
- Needle
- Stitch marker
video tutorials
These methods are used in this pattern!
Notes:
This penguin has a more traditional, stuffy body shape. His body and head are made in one piece from bottom to top and then all the details are attached at the end. The cute little head cap is made separately, giving him the perfect penguin face!
You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler.
I have a collection of embroidery videos here.
YARN NOTES
I used blanket yarn for this pattern, a size 6 weight. I typically use Premier Basix Chenille, Bernat Blanket and Bernat Baby Blanket. I think these are interchangeable size wise. I use a 4.5mm hook for the Premier Basix Chenille and a 5mm for Bernat, which is much smaller than the recommended size on the label, but I want nice, tight stitches for this type of pattern. If this is too tight for you, size up a hook size until you can crochet comfortably but still have tight stitches.
Please be aware that even though the label may say it is size 6, some materials and brands work up much differently. Keep that in mind as you are choosing your yarn.
If you have specific yarn questions, come find me over here!
Penguin Stuffy Crochet Pattern
Beak
Using mustard. Leave unstuffed.
Round 1: SC 8 in magic circle (8)
Round 2: SC in each around. (8)
Fasten off and attach underneath middle piece of the head cap.
Neck Strengthener
In a magic circle, SC 7. SC in each around for a total of 7 rows. Fasten off and leave a long tail. You will need this before you stuff the head.
Body/Head
Start using pebble/black.
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Round 5: SC in the first 3, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (40)
Round 6: SC in the first 4, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (48)
Round 7-8: SC in each around. (48)
Round 9: SC in the first 4, INV DEC . Repeat around. (40)
Round 10: SC in each around. (40)
Round 11: SC in the first 3, INV DEC. Repeat around. (32)
Round 12: SC in each around. (32)
Round 13: SC in the first 2, INV DEC. Repeat around. (24)
Begin to stuff here.
Round 14: SC in each around. (24)
Round 15: SC in the first, INV DEC. Repeat around. (16)
Round 16: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Round 17: In FLO, SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 18: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 19: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Change to white.
Round 20: SC in the first 3, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (40)
Round 21: SC in the first 4, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (48)
Make sure the body is fully stuffed, then insert neck strengthener here. (see this video on how to make your head rounder!)
Rounds 22-25: SC in each around. (48)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 24 and 25, 8 stitches apart.
Round 26: SC in the first 4, INV DEC . Repeat around. (40)
Round 27: SC in each around. (40)
Round 28: SC in the first 3, INV DEC. Repeat around. (32)
Round 29: SC in the first 2, INV DEC. Repeat around. (24)
Round 30: SC in the first, INV DEC. Repeat around. (16)
Round 31: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Fasten off with a tail and sew the hole closed.
Wings
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC in each around. (8)
Round 3: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 4: INC in the first. SC in the next 7 stitches. INC in the next. SC in the remaining 7. (18)
Round 5-6: SC in each around. (18)
Round 7: INC in the first. SC in the next 8 stitches. INC in the next. SC in the remaining 8. (20)
Round 8: INV DEC in the first. SC in the next 8. INV DEC. SC in the remaining 8. (18)
Round 9: INV DEC in the first. SC in the next 7. INV DEC. SC in the remaining 7. (16)
Round 10: INV DEC in the first. SC in the next 6. INV DEC. SC in the remaining 6. (14)
Attach around rounds 14-15.
Head Cap
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Round 5: SC in the first 3, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (40)
Round 6: SC in the first 4, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (48)
Round 7-13: SC in each around. (48)
Take out the stitch marker and chain 3. In the next stitch over, TRC. Chain three and slip stitch in the next chain over. This creates a little piece that separates the white eye spaces. Fasten off a very long tail- about 3-4 feet long. Put the cap on like it is a little hat for the penguin. Center the eye piece between the two eyes. Pin in place and sew on the head cap with the long tail. If you want to see the full video tutorial, click here!
Feet (make 2)
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Sounds 3-4: SC in each around. (16)
Squish the foot flat. Put your hook through both sides of stitches and SC. Repeat in each of the stitches across for a total of 8. Fasten off with a long tail and weave the tail up to round 1. Use this to attach the feet.
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